DWB

Risk is relative.

I know nothing about the guy in question but lets say lived there and you thought you had some good connections or maybe ran in some powerful circles, police protection... it may not seem like a risk to you.

We shoot in several 3rd world countries and all of them have some level of risk based on who I know or don't know, local laws and who you may be pissing off (or fucking their girlfriend or sister) at the time. Several if you know I was busted in Colombia last month and spent 2 days in jail before I was cleared. That was almost MY day. On the flip side I shot in Venezuela once and had police drama. Lucky for us the girl I was somewhat dating at the time also works for Hugo Chavez (the president). I called her and within 2 minutes of her talking to the head officer, we were sent on our way. She didn't want to date anymore after that but assured me that freedom was just a phone call away if it were to ever happen again. Low risk for me in that country. High risk for someone else.

Living in the United States it is ILLEGAL to shoot in ANY state except California. All of you shooting outside of that state is taking a risk. Shoot something harder or nastier than someone likes and you could be charged with obscenity. All risks.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that all of us take risks in thei industry in one form or another. I don't think it is stupid, it's just what we have to do.